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Briar Woods and Tuscarora High Schools celebrated the start of the 2025-2026 school year Health and Medical Sciences academies with a white coat ceremony on Aug. 18. The event, held at Tuscarora High School, honored the coating of 134 students. “We are living in a time when healthcare is changing faster than we can imagine,”…
Registration for this year’s annual dog swim is now open. The dog-only event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 6 at the AV Symington Aquatic Center from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Local pups will have the opportunity to have fun in a safe, enclosed area while swimming off-leash with…
On Saturday, Aug. 16, Tree of Life Ministries held their Annual Summer Giveaway event at Purcellville Baptist Church, providing local families with much needed clothing and backpacks for back to school. This year, they had 711 attendees who received free clothing and shoes for all members of the family. Additionally, over 400 backpacks filled with…
The Leesburg Police Department is launching a new state-authorized school zone speed safety program on Aug. 21, aimed at improving safety for students, pedestrians, and motorists. The cameras will detect and capture images and video of vehicles exceeding the posted speed limit during designated school hours. For the first 30 days, violators will receive a…
Due to the potential for glass in the competition pool at the Ashburn Recreation and Community Center, the competition pool is anticipated to reopen on Saturday, Aug. 16, at 8 a.m. This closure will allow our staff to safely drain, clean, and remove any potential glass or debris from the pool, ensuring the safety of…
America’s 9/11 Foundation’s annual commemorative motorcycle ride will come through downtown Leesburg on Friday, Aug. 15. The ride, which will begin in Somerset, PA, and stop at the Pentagon before ending at the World Trade Center site, honors the memory of the heroes, volunteers and victims who lost their lives in the attacks on Sept.…
The Loudoun County Art Advisory Committee will present a solo exhibition by Leonor Alvim Brazão titled The Blues, from Monday, Aug. 4, through Friday, Aug. 29. The artwork will be displayed in Gallery One, located in the lobby of the Loudoun County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street SE in Leesburg. In this exhibit, Brazão explores the profound relationship between musicians and their…
A ribbon cutting was held on Tuesday, July 29 to celebrate the grand opening of Hotel Burg. Located at 208 S King Street, Hotel Burg was designed by Michael Graves Architecture & Design and Madison Dale. The hotel integrates seamlessly with Leesburg’s old & historic district by incorporating a preserved 1885 historic house and styled…
Virginia Montessori Academy, located at 130 E Main Street, has opened their doors and is gearing up for the school year. On July 17 the Town of Purcellville cut the ribbon for the grand opening of the school. Mayor Chris Bertaut said, “This is a school that will grow with us, support us and reflect…
The Purcellville Police Department will hold a Popsicle with a Cop event on Friday, Aug, 8 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Purcellville Sportsplex located at 310 N 21st Street, Purcellville. This event is held to encourage community members to engage in conversations with police officers in an informal, neutral space to build and grow…